Overview

• In a New Yorker interview, LuPone said Audra McDonald “is not a friend” and called Kecia Lewis a “bitch” who “doesn’t know what the f--k she’s talking about.”
• More than 500 Broadway artists signed an open letter condemning her remarks as bullying, harassment and racialized disrespect.
• The letter urges the American Theatre Wing and Broadway League to prevent LuPone from attending the Tony Awards and other industry events.
• Audra McDonald told CBS Mornings she is unaware of any rift with LuPone and suggested asking her directly about the comments.
• Organizers for the Tony Awards have not issued a response to the call for disinviting LuPone.